Police: Huntington Beach officer accidentally shot in leg

July 18, 2012

Updated Aug. 21, 2013 1:17 p.m.

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Huntington Beach Swat and police officers escort a fellow Swat officer into UCI Medical Center after being shot inside the Huntington Beach Police Station late Wednesday night. Capt. Russell Reinhart with the Huntington Beach Police Department said the accidental shooting occurred as members of the Huntington Beach SWAT team were cleaning and servicing their firearms at the police station after a day of training. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The injured officer was taken to UCI Medical Center and was recuperating Thursday after he underwent surgery. His injury is not life threatening and he is expected to make a full recovery. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The injured Huntington Beach SWAT officer was taken to UCI Medical Center and was recuperating Thursday after he underwent surgery. His injury is not life threatening and he is expected to make a full recovery. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The injured Huntington Beach SWAT officer was taken to UCI Medical Center and was recuperating Thursday after he underwent surgery. His injury is not life threatening and he is expected to make a full recovery. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Huntington Beach Swat officers arrive at UCI Medical Center Wednesday night after one of their fellow officers was accidentally shot inside the Huntington Beach Police Station. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The injured officer was taken to UCI Medical Center and was recuperating Thursday after he underwent surgery. His injury is not life threatening and he is expected to make a full recovery. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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At about 10 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a gunshot victim at the Huntington Beach Police station, according to Metronet, an emergency dispatch service. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

A Huntington Beach Swat officer talks with Orange Police officers outside of UCI Medical Center after a Huntington Beach officer was shot inside the Huntington Beach Police Station late Wednesday night. The injured officer underwent surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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At about 10 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a gunshot victim at the station, according to Metronet, an emergency dispatch service. Capt. Russell Reinhart with the Huntington Beach Police Department said the accidental shooting occurred as members of the Huntington Beach SWAT team were cleaning and servicing their firearms at the police station after a day of training. KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Huntington Beach Swat and police officers escort a fellow Swat officer into UCI Medical Center after being shot inside the Huntington Beach Police Station late Wednesday night. Capt. Russell Reinhart with the Huntington Beach Police Department said the accidental shooting occurred as members of the Huntington Beach SWAT team were cleaning and servicing their firearms at the police station after a day of training.KEVIN WARN, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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